Golden Masala Roasted

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  1. ​Golden Masala Roasted Chicken
    ​Serves: 6

    ​1. Ingredients

    ​The Protein
    ​Chicken Breasts: 6 (Boneless/Skinless)

    ​Produce
    ​Fresh Ginger: 1 knob
    ​Fresh Garlic: 1 bulb
    ​Lemon: 1
    ​Yellow Onions: 3 Large
    ​Roma Tomatoes: 5
    ​Celery: 1 Stalk (Dark leaves only)
    ​Sweet Potatoes: 4 Large
    ​Cilantro: 1 Bunch
    ​Pomegranate: 1 (or 1 cup Arils)
    ​Red Onion: 1
    ​Pantry & Dairy
    ​Greek Yogurt: 1.5 cups
    ​Heavy Cream: 1 cup
    ​Butter: 1 cup (2 sticks)
    ​Panko Breadcrumbs: 1 cup
    ​White Rice: 1/2 cup (For Tuile only)
    ​Honey: 1 tbsp
    ​Ground Allspice: 2 tsp
    ​”Peela Blend” (Spice Base)
    Mix the following:
    ​Turmeric: 2 tbsp
    ​Ground Allspice: 2 tsp
    ​Coriander: 1 tbsp
    ​Cumin: 1 tbsp
    ​Garlic Powder: 1 tbsp
    ​Ginger Powder: 1 tsp
    ​White Pepper: 1 tsp
    ​Salt: 1 tsp

    ​2. Cooking

    ​I. The Marinade

    ​Prep Aromatics: Mince 2 inches of ginger and 6 cloves garlic.

    ​Mix: Combine 5 tbsp Peela Blend, yogurt, aromatics, lemon juice, and salt.

    ​Coat: Rub marinade generously over the whole breasts.

    ​Rest: Refrigerate for 4 hours (No tying or rolling required).

    ​II. Velouté Makhani (Sauce)

    ​Sauté: Melt 3 tbsp butter. Sweat diced onions (do not brown). Add tomatoes and cook until soft.

    ​Bloom: Add 1.5 tbsp Peela Blend and chopped celery leaves. Cook 1 min.

    ​Simmer: Add splash of water, simmer 15 mins.

    ​Refine: Blend until smooth. Strain through sieve. Discard skins.

    ​Finish: Return to heat. Add cream and honey. Whisk in cold butter cubes just before service.

    ​III. Sweet Potato

    ​Prep: Cut potatoes into 1.5″ pucks. Trim to perfect cylinders.

    ​Mousseline: Boil the trimmings until soft. Mash with butter and salt into a smooth purée.

    ​Fondant: Sear the cylinders in butter until dark golden brown. Roast at 400°F (200°C) for 20 mins until soft.

    ​3. Finishing

    ​IV. Texture Elements

    ​Crumb: Toast Panko in butter. Toss with 1.5 tsp Peela Blend.

    ​Tuile: Overcook the 1/2 cup rice until mushy. Blend with turmeric/water. Bake thin layer at 350°F until crisp. Snap into shards.

    ​V. Roast the Chicken

    ​Sear: Sear whole breasts in a hot skillet with oil/butter until golden.

    ​Oven: Transfer to oven at 400°F for 12-15 mins (Internal 158°F).

    ​Slice: Rest 5 mins. Slice each breast on a steep bias (diagonal) to create wide fans.

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